1. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 18 TOEIC Short talks

2. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 18 1). Who is the speaker? A supermarket clerk A waiter A professional chef A restaurant manager 2). What does the speaker say about the dessert? It can be made very quickly. The ingredients are simple. The preparation involves very few utensils. It takes longer to prepare than the appetizer. 3). What will happen last? The speaker will introduce her assistant. Audience members will order cooking products. The speaker will distribute her new cookbook. Audience members will prepare something.

3. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 18 1). Who is the speaker? A supermarket clerk A waiter A professional chef A restaurant manager 2). What does the speaker say about the dessert? It can be made very quickly. The ingredients are simple. The preparation involves very few utensils. It takes longer to prepare than the appetizer. 3). What will happen last? The speaker will introduce her assistant. Audience members will order cooking products. The speaker will distribute her new cookbook. Audience members will prepare something.

4. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 18 1). What is Ms. Archer's current position? Company president Consultant News announcer Employment counselor 2). When will Ms. Archer leave her current job? Today Tomorrow Next Tuesday Next year 3). What activity has already started? The search for experienced consultants The merging of two companies The search for a new company head The remodeling of the Diamond Company building

5. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 18 1). What is Ms. Archer's current position? Company president Consultant News announcer Employment counselor 2). When will Ms. Archer leave her current job? Today Tomorrow Next Tuesday Next year 3). What activity has already started? The search for experienced consultants The merging of two companies The search for a new company head The remodeling of the Diamond Company building

6. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 18 1). Who is the intended audience for this talk? Athletes Film stars Journalists Politicians 2). What are the audience members asked to do? Speak quietly in the interview area Dress nicely for interviews Use microphones when asking questions Leave telephones outside the media center 3). What will happen next? The audience will watch a film clip. A tennis player will answer questions. The audience will leave the meeting. A player will sign autographs.

7. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 18 1). Who is the intended audience for this talk? Athletes Film stars Journalists Politicians 2). What are the audience members asked to do? Speak quietly in the interview area Dress nicely for interviews Use microphones when asking questions Leave telephones outside the media center 3). What will happen next? The audience will watch a film clip. A tennis player will answer questions. The audience will leave the meeting. A player will sign autographs.

8. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 18 1). Who is the intended audience for this announcement? Supermarket customers Office employees International tourists University students 2). When will the change take place? Today Next week Next month Next year 3). Where will information be posted? On the company Web site Next to the vending machines On the front door of the building Near the entrance to the cafeteria

9. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 18 1). Who is the intended audience for this announcement? Supermarket customers Office employees International tourists University students 2). When will the change take place? Today Next week Next month Next year 3). Where will information be posted? On the company Web site Next to the vending machines On the front door of the building Near the entrance to the cafeteria

10. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 18 1). What is the main topic of the talk? Driving in heavy traffic Purchasing a car Driving safety Traffic conditions 2). What does the speaker suggest that drivers do? Take frequent breaks Avoid drinks with caffeine Open a window Change cars 3). What will tomorrow's talk be about? Saving money Reducing stress Getting a good night's sleep Family vacations

11. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 18 1). What is the main topic of the talk? Driving in heavy traffic Purchasing a car Driving safety Traffic conditions 2). What does the speaker suggest that drivers do? Take frequent breaks Avoid drinks with caffeine Open a window Change cars 3). What will tomorrow's talk be about? Saving money Reducing stress Getting a good night's sleep Family vacations

12. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 18 1). What is the message mainly about? An upcoming presentation A request for a product A date for a reservation A bid on a project 2). What does the speaker say about Mr. Ostrem's presentation? She thought it was impressive. She has some questions about it. She was surprised by his conclusions. She would like a copy of the information he presented. 3). Why does the speaker mention November 14? It is the starting date for a new project. It is the date of a departmental meeting. It is the last day to submit some information. It is the date of the next presentation.

13. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 18 1). What is the message mainly about? An upcoming presentation A request for a product A date for a reservation A bid on a project 2). What does the speaker say about Mr. Ostrem's presentation? She thought it was impressive. She has some questions about it. She was surprised by his conclusions. She would like a copy of the information he presented. 3). Why does the speaker mention November 14? It is the starting date for a new project. It is the date of a departmental meeting. It is the last day to submit some information. It is the date of the next presentation.

14. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 18 1). Who is the speaker probably addressing? A group of technical trainers A group of new employees Guests at a special dinner Historians at a convention 2). What will Karen Maitland do? Answer questions about policies Talk about company products Lead a tour of the company Meet with the trainers 3). When will a video be shown? This morning This afternoon Tomorrow morning Tomorrow afternoon

15. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 18 1). Who is the speaker probably addressing? A group of technical trainers A group of new employees Guests at a special dinner Historians at a convention 2). What will Karen Maitland do? Answer questions about policies Talk about company products Lead a tour of the company Meet with the trainers 3). When will a video be shown? This morning This afternoon Tomorrow morning Tomorrow afternoon

16. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 18 1). Why is this talk taking place? It happens once every 100 years. The museum's president made a request. The architect quit working. Brown & Sons needs repairing. 2). What is NOT required? A new heating system. A better location A new foundation A building assessment 3). What will the speaker do next? Describe the landscaping around the museum Lead a tour of the museum's collections Show photographs of historic buildings Explain how the museum can be restored

17. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 18 1). Why is this talk taking place? It happens once every 100 years. The museum's president made a request. The architect quit working. Brown & Sons needs repairing. 2). What is NOT required? A new heating system. A better location A new foundation A building assessment 3). What will the speaker do next? Describe the landscaping around the museum Lead a tour of the museum's collections Show photographs of historic buildings Explain how the museum can be restored

18. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 18 1). What is the talk mainly about? The population of Canada The design of the city of Toronto The size of the shopping centers The province of Ontario 2). What does the speaker say about the weather in Toronto? It is milder than in the rest of Ontario. It attracts many visitors. Its temperatures vary greatly. It is difficult to forecast accurately. 3). How is Toronto different from other cities? Construction costs are lower in the city center area. More tourists have come to visit recently. Businesses have remained in the city center. More people live within the city limits than in the suburbs.

19. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 18 1). What is the talk mainly about? The population of Canada The design of the city of Toronto The size of the shopping centers The province of Ontario 2). What does the speaker say about the weather in Toronto? It is milder than in the rest of Ontario. It attracts many visitors. Its temperatures vary greatly. It is difficult to forecast accurately. 3). How is Toronto different from other cities? Construction costs are lower in the city center area. More tourists have come to visit recently. Businesses have remained in the city center. More people live within the city limits than in the suburbs.

20. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 18 1). What example of multi-tasking does the speaker give? Eating breakfast while driving to work Commuting while getting exercise Thinking while cycling Drinking coffee while working 2). What is the purpose of the event that the speaker announces? To encourage employees to cycle to work To teach employees time-management techniques To help employees cope with stress To invite employees to join an aerobics class 3). Which employees will get a free breakfast on July 16? Those who get to work before 8:00 A. M. Those who have paid for parking Those who work in the Collins Building Those who ride a bicycle to work

21. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 18 1). What example of multi-tasking does the speaker give? Eating breakfast while driving to work Commuting while getting exercise Thinking while cycling Drinking coffee while working 2). What is the purpose of the event that the speaker announces? To encourage employees to cycle to work To teach employees time-management techniques To help employees cope with stress To invite employees to join an aerobics class 3). Which employees will get a free breakfast on July 16? Those who get to work before 8:00 A. M. Those who have paid for parking Those who work in the Collins Building Those who ride a bicycle to work